Valleyview, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 742, Valleyview's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Valleyview is a small community located in Ohio, within Franklin County. The total population is 742. It ranks as the 762nd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Valleyview is 42.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 14.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Valleyview is $58,125. This is 19% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.2%. This is 127% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 14.6%. This is 208% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $159,300. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Valleyview is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Valleyview has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.3%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Valleyview, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.